Chapter 82 Jiangling Peak is full of twists and turns, and there is a bright future in Sichuan
Yizhou, Chengdu.
It seems like someone is deliberately spreading the news.
The "Hefei Bet" that was widely spread in Jingzhou spread to Yizhou in just a few days.
Almost every county knew about the Hefei battlefield, Sun Quan's 100,000-strong army pressing down on the border, and... Zhang Liao's "insignificant" thousands of men.
In addition, the ownership of the three counties in Changsha has also become a hot topic among Yizhou people during their leisure time.
At this moment, a bustling crowd of people gathered at a tea stall, sitting in small groups on different seats. While drinking tea, they discussed the current situation in a loud voice.
"Isn't Cao Cao in Hanzhong? Who is there in Hefei? Zhang Liao? Is he half as powerful as Cao Cao?"
"I don't know what General Guan Yunchang thinks about the Hefei bet? Doesn't this mean that the three counties of Changsha will be given to Soochow? Instead of doing this, why not directly fulfill the agreement on the demarcation of the Xiangshui River? Why bother?"
"That's right... back then, Sun and Liu allied forces were able to defeat Cao Cao's 800,000 army with only 50,000 soldiers. This time... 100,000 people attacked an isolated city. It seems that the three counties of Changsha are going to change the king's flag!"
"Jingzhou...news?"
Suddenly hearing the words "Jingzhou Urgent Report" coming from outside the door, Ma Su's expression changed instantly and he hurried out.
He immediately put away his restless palms and asked quickly: "You Chang? Why are you so panicked?"
"The average shot is the best, the shot is the best, the middle point is the most difficult to guard against!"
Speaking of this, Liu Bei showed an increasingly embarrassment, "However, at this time of year, all the remaining military supplies were awarded for meritorious service. There was no food for the Northern War in the treasury. The clan merchants were hoarding food. The price of food increased sharply and prices were unstable.
People are panicking!”
At this moment, a low voice asked: "If there is no Changsha? Then does the word "jiang" in Jiangling still have water?"
The Hefei bet is now spreading throughout Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Jiangdong!
...Then, no matter from the perspective of the Sun-Liu alliance, or from the perspective of the reputation of Liu Huangshu and Guan Yunchang, the three counties of Changsha must give way.
A thick bamboo slip was unfolded and placed in front of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei.
At this moment, the breath coming out of his mouth was becoming increasingly turbid, and his brows were filled with tiredness.
Liu Bei's words were extremely gentle, completely in the tone of discussing with Zhuge Liang.
That's it?
Among the other four, Fazheng was quite critical of this...
This is the last hope of the "Longzhong Pair" strategy;
In fact, it is unnecessary.
He thought in his mind that if he used this move, the power of the point gun would be ten points higher than that of the flat spear.
——People’s minds change!
Zhuge Liang exclaimed: "My lord is worried about Yun Chang."
However, Liu Bei's throat was choked.
——Urgent message from Jingzhou?
Seeing these three words, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's eyes widened at the same time.
Zhuge Liang went to General Zuo's Mansion early in the morning...
Zhuge Liang continued: "Indeed, with Yun Chang's temper, even if Hefei defeated Soochow in a battle, he would never give up the three counties of Changsha. Morality comes first and war comes later. How could Sun Quan not invade these three counties with a victorious army?"
?Once Yun Chang and his troops confront each other, then... the alliance between Sun and Liu will completely collapse, and the relatives will be in pain and the enemies will be happy!"
"Kong Ming knows me..." Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang's hand heavily.
"Yesterday I had a conversation with Fa Xiaozhi, and he also mentioned the "Shu Ke" criminal law that you took the lead in formulating. Although he did not directly refute it, his meaning could not be clearer."
Of course, because it is the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.
The ownership of the three counties of Changsha;
Even the Hefei battlefield... all the answers will be found in this letter.
"My lord, I only know one thing, but don't know the other. The Qin State was tyrannical and cruel, and its harsh decrees made the people resentful, so the world fell apart. In this case, the emperor of the Han Dynasty adopted the Three Chapters of the Covenant to win people's hearts with lenient decrees.
."
Liu Bei listened patiently and nodded frequently.
But...as soon as he opened it, his eyes quickly scanned it.
"Urgent news from Jingzhou, urgent news from Jingzhou!"
"Today's Yizhou should make some changes, which are different from the changes during Liu Zhang's period. It is precisely because of this that when the majesty of the law is established, it is even more necessary to establish the prestige of the lord! As a former conqueror, the lord can serve the people with
To be lenient and benevolent, as the lord of this state, the lord also needs to establish personal authority and carry out severe punishments!"
Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were handling official business together in the main hall, discussing some specific political matters. No one was allowed to approach, let alone disturb them.
He hugged this bamboo tube tightly in his arms. He knew that the contents of the two letters in this bamboo tube would definitely confirm all his conjectures...
"Here, I have internal affairs that are unsettled and I am in constant panic. I am worried that if the harsh punishment laws of the "Shu Ke" come out, the people will be excited and want to change, and Cao Cao will look to Shu and send his troops south... Yizhou will be in danger!"
Of course, the so-called Hefei bet... turned into a mere formality!
All hope is gone!
But Yunchang can't do it. He must not confront Soochow and fight against each other!
Compared with the three counties of Changsha, under this current situation, the consolidation of the Sun-Liu Alliance is the top priority!
at this time.
It seems that today...the current situation in Yizhou is calm on the surface, but hidden is turbulent waves.
well…
Inexplicably, he also began to worry about Guan Yu and Jingzhou. If the three counties of Changsha were lost, they would be lost.
After only experiencing that moment, Liu Bei was completely stunned!
He was completely, completely stupid!
This voice made everyone present stunned for a moment, but soon, someone answered: "Well, it is Jingzhou after all, thousands of miles away, we don't care what he does, we should worry more than that, that Cao Cao has been staying here
Hanzhong, will it go south? This whole day...people are in panic!"
Ma Su was still thinking about the situation in Jingzhou and felt that Uncle Liu Huang's "borrowing Jingzhou" was already known to everyone.
There is a lot of miasma in Sichuan...
"Indeed, if Jingzhou is lost, the lord will be in a dilemma. Recently, Liang has repeatedly discussed this matter with the five sons of the Ma family, 'Youchang'. In his opinion... the three counties of Changsha today are probably lost, and then Jingzhou
The letter... will probably arrive soon."
He has always attached great importance to Zhuge Liang's ideas in governing the country.
"Kong Ming..."
However, this time there is something special.
Liu Bei nodded slightly, but did not answer.
He ran through all the worst possibilities in his mind.
It seemed that... this was the last breath he could take. He relied on Guan Jiajun's unique "faith" to persist here.
This is a code that is not yet in the drafting stage - "Shu Ke".
Now that Yizhou has been newly settled and Hanzhong has returned to Cao Cao, people in Chengdu are panicked and the current situation is turbulent.
Even though he knew that there would be no good news in Jingzhou, he still felt as if he had been hit by something, and his face turned pale involuntarily.
He said in a deep voice: "The military advisor is discussing government affairs with the lord!"
"After Zhang Lu's Five Dou Rice Cult returned to Cao Cao, the gates of Xichuan were opened wide, and Cao Cao's thieves became well-equipped with troops."
Ma Su quickly walked to him and asked quickly.
This hoarse shout attracted Bo Ma Su, the master of the mansion who was on duty.
at this time.
Liu Bei wanted to speak but stopped.
So much so that when word spread, it seemed that General Guan Yunchang was not grand!
Just thinking about this.
Zhuge Liang explained patiently...
Zhuge Liang's eyes were dark.
While he was talking, Liu Bei didn't care about another urgent letter and unfolded the self-incriminating letter.
He didn't expect that his lord would say this.
This is a great test for people with an "unruly" temperament like him.
"Sigh..." Liu Bei sighed again, "It would be better if we only lost these three counties, but I'm afraid..."
But this time...
In this way, you won't be too sad when you hear "bad" things.
The core of this version lies in "strictness" and severe punishments!
He was gesturing at his latest insight, the final move of the improved "Seven Exploration Snake Spear Technique".
Liu Bei was uncharacteristically saying, "This "Shu Ke" is the code of Yizhou. It is of great importance and affects all people. Let me think twice!"
Speaking of which…
call…
Today, there is no special matter in General Zuo's Mansion.
All political orders must be approved by Zhuge Liang. If there are different opinions, in most cases, Liu Bei will proceed according to Zhuge Liang's ideas.
One of the bamboo slips was a normal urgent letter;
Zhao Yun was startled, but soon he came to his senses and knew that this letter was of great importance.
It was his first time coming to Xinding, Yizhou.
Among the guards outside the mansion, someone held the reins of the horse, and someone helped the knight to dismount. Judging from his clothes, he was indeed from Jingzhou and was from the Guan family army!
But there were always guards outside the door. Suddenly they heard the rapid sound of horse hooves, and all the guards looked towards here.
Just because of this?
The knight took the bamboo tube without hesitation and gave instructions in a louder voice.
The fast horses from Jingzhou were like a whirlwind, trampling through countless mud on the streets. The knights on the horses continued to gallop against the gray miasma.
Liu Bei sighed softly.
…
"I also know about this. It must be a villain spreading rumors." Zhuge Liang interrupted.
Liu Bei pressed his hand on the bamboo slips of "Shu Ke" and whispered:
The direction of Emperor Liu’s borrowing money from Jingzhou;
Ma Di pointed to the bamboo tube in his arms, "Urgent message from Jingzhou, military advisor... where is the military advisor?"
…
After the words fell, Ma Su couldn't wait to step into the main hall, and he quickly saluted.
Zhuge Liang could feel the trembling in the hands of this fifty-six-year-old middle-aged man at this moment. At this age, how much does he cherish everything he has now?
Zhuge Liang murmured.
Zhuge Liang's voice was a little hoarse.
"There are two bamboo slips among them."
At this time, sorting out the chaos here has become a top priority.
Liu Bei's words made Zhuge Liang raise his eyes.
After all, when he was under Liu Zhang, he was used to "doing things". If this code is promulgated, many of his behaviors will have to be curbed.
Zhao Yun's voice suddenly came from outside - "My lord, Zhuge's military advisor... the military advisor and general and the master of the palace, Bo Ma Su, have come to ask for an audience! Yes, there is news from Jingzhou."
"Xiao Zhizhi said that when the great ancestor entered the pass, he made a three-chapter agreement, and the people of Qin knew their virtues!"
According to the past, Liu Bei would respect Zhuge Liang's proposal and promulgate the "Shu Ke" as he said.
The other letter had three words written in large letters - A Letter of Sin to Self!
Zhao Yun, who was in charge of the "internal affairs" of General Zuo's Mansion, also had a rare moment of leisure and rubbed his palms unwillingly.
"But today's Yizhou is different from the violent Qin Dynasty in the past. Liu Zhang was weak. Starting from his father Liu Yan, Yizhou can only be governed by regulations and etiquette to maintain harmony between the army and the people. The superiors and subordinates are respected and inferior. It is for this reason that this place was created.
If moral government cannot be implemented, punishment will lose its due majesty."
Because the person who disagreed with Zhuge Liang was none other than his adviser Liu Bei valued highly - Fa Zheng, Fa Xiaozhi.
The discussion was loud and clear, from Changsha to Hanzhong, from Jingzhou to Yizhou, from the Hefei battlefield to Cao Cao's march south.
Ma Su did not dare to stay, so he took the bamboo slips, ordered people to fetch the horses, and ran straight to General Zuo's Mansion.
But...he is not sitting safely in Shuzhong and Yizhou!
In this case, how dare you promulgate the "Shu Code" and impose severe punishments?
"Sun Liu Alliance...Jingzhou..."
Zhuge Liang frowned, he felt the same for Liu Bei.
Ma Di quickly said: "The messenger is too tired to speak. He has already arranged to rest..."
He couldn't help but mutter the formula.
However, Zhuge Liang soon realized Liu Bei's difficulty, "My lord, are you worried about Cao Cao in Hanzhong?"
Liu Bei's brows suddenly stood up, and he shouted: "My second brother is invincible in the world? Who can make my second brother write this sin against himself!"
Liu Bei's eyes turned to the window of the main hall, and he looked eastward. "There is also Jingzhou...Now the 'Hefei Bet' is very popular, and it is spreading in Yizhou!"
Just because of this... is it worthy of writing a special letter of guilt?
At this time, Liu Bei read the "Shu Ke" carefully and said with emotion.
While talking, Ma Di quickly untied the bamboo tube, took out the two bamboo slips and handed them to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.
Liu Bei shook his head, "Don't I know that this must have been deliberately spread by Sun Zhongmou, and that the 'Hong Qigong' in Jiangling City must have been a trick set up by him, with the intention of disturbing Zhengting with rumors and using the opportunity to plot against the three counties of Changsha. But...even if...
Knowing this, what can we do to prepare for the current situation, with internal and external troubles?"
——"You come with me!"
Liu Bei knew this very well, so he sent Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Yiji, Liu Ba, and Li Yan to negotiate together and formulate a code of law.
"But now, I have occupied Yizhou with the help of intrigue and power. I have promulgated such strict laws before I have given any favor or comfort to the people. From the perspective of guests and hosts, should we, as guests,
Should we lower our posture? Follow the example of Emperor Gaozu, relax punishments, make three chapters of the law, and satisfy the wishes of the local people?"
Well…
But as soon as Ma Su arrived, looking at his furious appearance, Zhao Yun subconsciously felt that something was probably going on.
The three counties of Changsha must have been lost, and even the four counties of Jingnan may have been lost, so... I just hope, I just hope that Yunchang and Nanjun are fine...
"Get out of the way, get out of the way!"
…
The one in front of me is considered an unfinished version... it can also be said to be the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.
This is the residence where military advisor general Zhuge Liang has his office.
"Jingzhou? Where are you? Yun Chang? Are you okay?"
In Zhuge Liang's opinion, has the situation in Jingzhou reached the point where Chang Yun needs to write a "book of guilt"?
The knight on the horse was exhausted, but he still used his last breath and shouted: "Urgent report, urgent report...Jingzhou urgent report!"
It is this - "Shu Ke".
The gatekeeper's narration did not allow him to clearly remember the location of "General Zuo's Mansion". He only saw an official office and immediately galloped towards it.
"Where is the emergency report?"
Liu Bei felt that his IQ was being pressed hard to the ground and rubbed. His originally nervous and suffocating mood was completely...yes...so unnecessary!
At this moment, the always elegant Liu Bei wanted to burst out.
——"Yun Chang, you have nothing to do, why should you write a letter of sin to yourself?"
——"Your elder brother was almost scared to death by you!"